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Cozy 30-Minute Taco Soup with Ground Beef: Easy One-Pot Dinner

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This cozy 30-minute taco soup with ground beef is a quick and easy one-pot dinner that started as a happy kitchen accident. It’s packed with seasoned beef, tender beans, sweet corn, and a rich, smoky broth, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (85/15)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (such as Old El Paso or McCormick)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef: Place a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 6 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed, leaving a little for flavor.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Add the diced onion to the pot with the beef. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and turns translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more until fragrant.
  3. Add the seasoning: Sprinkle the taco seasoning, chili powder, and cumin over the beef and onion mixture. Stir well to coat evenly. Let it cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
  4. Pour in the liquids: Add both cans of diced tomatoes (with their juices) and the beef broth. Stir everything together, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Add the beans and corn: Stir in the drained black beans and drained corn. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Season and adjust: Taste the broth and add salt and pepper as needed. For more heat, add a pinch of cayenne or a splash of hot sauce.
  7. Serve with toppings: Ladle the soup into bowls and let everyone customize their own with shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Notes

For best flavor, use fire-roasted tomatoes and let the soup simmer for the full 12 minutes. The soup thickens as it sits; add more broth when reheating if desired. This soup tastes even better the next day.

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Keywords: taco soup, ground beef soup, one-pot dinner, easy weeknight dinner, 30-minute meal, cozy soup, comfort food

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